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bracingfresh and energizing; invigorating

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: fresh and energizing; invigorating

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 상쾌한, 기운을 북돋우는

Korean pronunciation: **브레이**싱

Example Sentences

  • After three cups of coffee, the bracing morning jog felt like running on clouds.
  • The bracing Arctic wind reminded me why polar bears have fur coats.
  • She found the bracing ocean swim more effective than any energy drink.

bracing

ADJECTIVE

//ˈbreɪsɪŋ//

fresh and energizing; invigorating

bracing concept
💡 Concept

a hiker stands on the mountain peak with arms stretched wide, breathing deeply as strong mountain wind whips through her hair and jacket. Her hiking companion joins her, both taking in the crisp, thin air with visible satisfaction on their faces. The cool mountain breeze causes their clothing to flutter and their hair to flow dramatically. Steam from their warm breath becomes visible in the chilly air, showing the temperature contrast. Other hikers in the background also react to the same energizing mountain air with renewed vigor. Birds soar nearby, riding the same fresh wind currents. the fresh and energizing effect of the invigorating mountain environment

bracing mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

Brace-ing fresh air energizes the superhero's smile!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootbrace
Suffix--ing

Origin

From Middle French 'bracer' meaning 'to stretch out the arms' or 'embrace,' which came from Latin 'bracchia' meaning 'arms.' The meaning evolved from physically supporting something with one's arms to the sense of 'strengthening' or 'invigorating.'

🎵Rhyme

facingplacingracingspacing
facing
placing
racing
spacing

🔗Collocations

bracing air
bracing walk
bracing wind
bracing cold
bracing sea breeze
bracing climate

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

After three cups of coffee, the bracing morning jog felt like running on clouds.

😄 Fun example

The bracing Arctic wind reminded me why polar bears have fur coats.

She found the bracing ocean swim more effective than any energy drink.

The CEO's bracing honesty about the company's failures surprised everyone.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

invigoratingrefreshingstimulatingenergizingrevitalizing

Antonyms

enervatingdrainingexhausting

Related

bracestrengthensupportvigorouscrisp

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